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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
This book was unfortunately just not as good as the first one. The story started out okay, but the worldbuilding never really got off the ground. I wish they had spent more time in NOLA rather than exploring the other worlds. Odette was not as likeable in this book. And although I like when characters have many sides to themselves, there just wasn't enough development to feel invested in any of them. I really wanted to like this story, but it fell flat for me.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a little bit of a step down from the first one. The behavior of the characters seemed to strain their earlier presentations, acting a lot more childish.
Arjun pitching a hissy in front of his queen, considering how much composure he impressed upon Bastian, seemed way off the mark.
I love the idea that Vampires and Werewolves are from the winter court, and the uses of iron and silver. However, fae throwing around the words “Thank you”? That cringe also took me straight out of the book.
I also feel like Celine is now tragically on the Mary-Sue track, which is disappointing since she was such a strong woman who didn’t need fae blood.
Arjun pitching a hissy in front of his queen, considering how much composure he impressed upon Bastian, seemed way off the mark.
I love the idea that Vampires and Werewolves are from the winter court, and the uses of iron and silver. However, fae throwing around the words “Thank you”? That cringe also took me straight out of the book.
I also feel like Celine is now tragically on the Mary-Sue track, which is disappointing since she was such a strong woman who didn’t need fae blood.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first book picks up where the last ended with Bastien realising he’s an immortal and Celine’s memories are gone. Bastien has decided to respect her wishes and keep his distance.
In this book Bastien really struggles with his identity as a new immortal and is ultimately trying to find a way back to his humanity. Celine knows that there is something missing and while she tries to throw herself into her new life something is missing
This book was ok. I enjoyed the building of the world in this book and there was more exploration into the fantasy element as well as the history of the races. Overall was happy to see them come back together but devastated by Oddette’s demise.
In this book Bastien really struggles with his identity as a new immortal and is ultimately trying to find a way back to his humanity. Celine knows that there is something missing and while she tries to throw herself into her new life something is missing
This book was ok. I enjoyed the building of the world in this book and there was more exploration into the fantasy element as well as the history of the races. Overall was happy to see them come back together but devastated by Oddette’s demise.
gotta be honest I thought this was going to be a duology but I’m quite happy to read more about celine and bastien in the future.
I did really enjoy this book, I loved that more “fantasy”-characters come into play in this book and that the vampire aspect is truly finally explored. I also really enjoyed that the rivalry between the court of lions and the brotherhood was put more to the forefront.
However, I did feel like a lot of the story was just the book dumping information on me without any rhyme or reason as to why it was important at that time. Sometimes it felt like this book was just meant to set up the next book as, in my opinion at least, there was hardly anything truly happening. Even the “conflicts” between and within the characters seemed to be solved way to quickly and easily, which was super disappointing.
Despite all this ‘the damned’ was an incredible read. Renee Ahdieh’s writing is phenomenal and the atmosphere that the book created was absolutely perfect for this novel, it was chilling and mysterious and oh-so-sexy.
I did really enjoy this book, I loved that more “fantasy”-characters come into play in this book and that the vampire aspect is truly finally explored. I also really enjoyed that the rivalry between the court of lions and the brotherhood was put more to the forefront.
However, I did feel like a lot of the story was just the book dumping information on me without any rhyme or reason as to why it was important at that time. Sometimes it felt like this book was just meant to set up the next book as, in my opinion at least, there was hardly anything truly happening. Even the “conflicts” between and within the characters seemed to be solved way to quickly and easily, which was super disappointing.
Despite all this ‘the damned’ was an incredible read. Renee Ahdieh’s writing is phenomenal and the atmosphere that the book created was absolutely perfect for this novel, it was chilling and mysterious and oh-so-sexy.
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
DNF - at about 2/3 of the way through the book, NOTHING IS HAPPENING. Moving on to something new.
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Series ini duh wkwk 😂
mon maap itu 300 hlm dngn plot si cowok berkeras g mau ngembaliin ingatan si FML yg amnesia lngsung sia2 bgt krn di hlm 301 dibeberin gitu aja 😂 itu gmn ceritanya dah. trus buat apa 300 hlmn tadi wey!!😂
3/5⭐
mon maap itu 300 hlm dngn plot si cowok berkeras g mau ngembaliin ingatan si FML yg amnesia lngsung sia2 bgt krn di hlm 301 dibeberin gitu aja 😂 itu gmn ceritanya dah. trus buat apa 300 hlmn tadi wey!!😂
3/5⭐